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Being overweight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25–29.9. Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or greater. Within the general category of obesity, there are three levels that reflect the increasing health risks that go along with increasing BMI:
• Lowest risk is a BMI of 30–34.9.
• Medium risk is a BMI of 35.0–39.9.
• Highest risk is a BMI of 40 or greater.

Why is it important to wear a seat belt when I travel during pregnancy?
Although the baby is protected inside your body, you should wear a lap and shoulder belt every time you travel while you are pregnant for the best protection—even in the final weeks of pregnancy. You and your baby are much more likely to survive a car crash if you are buckled in.

What are some of the benefits of exercise for postpartum women?
Exercise has the following benefits for postpartum women:
It helps strengthen and tone abdominal muscles.
It boosts energy.
It may be useful in preventing postpartum depression.
It promotes better sleep.
It relieves stress.

What is prenatal care?
Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. It includes medical care, education, and counseling. The earlier you get prenatal care, the better your chances are for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Why does my baby need newborn screening tests?
Although most babies are healthy when they are born, every U.S. state requires that newborn screening tests be performed on all babies to identify those that may look healthy but have a rare and serious health problem. If problems are found early, treatment can help prevent serious medical problems or death.